Chapter 759: Full-level Boss Dressed As a Peasant Girl
Chapter 759: Temptation Understood
Hou Shi felt extremely comfortable in this post station, as if she were in her element.
She and her daughter were originally assigned here by the magistrate, and the postmaster in the station believed they had powerful connections, so they treated them with care.
As for the other people in the station, as long as the postmaster didn't give them a hard time, Hou Shi could handle them.
She had been trained to be adaptable since she was young, and as long as the conditions were sufficient, it was easy for her to thrive.
When Shu Yu found out, she was relieved and said, "Hasn't the weather cooled down these past few days? My grandmother asked me to prepare some clothes for you two. They're on the mule cart, you can go get them later."
Hou Shi hadn't expected the old lady to still be thinking about them, but she knew it was because of Shu Yu's face, and also because she had delivered food to Shu Yu a few times when they were younger.
The people of the Lu family were good people, and from this perspective, Hou Shi was happy for Shu Yu.
Even though the Lu family's current conditions were not as good as the previous Shu family's, for Shu Yu, it would still be much more comfortable and warm.
Shu Yu asked about Hou Shi's plans for the New Year, but Hou Shi declined the invitation to spend the New Year at the Lu family's house.
This was the first New Year after Shu Yu and the Lu family reunited, and they had caused too much trouble in the past. It was important to have a sense of propriety.
Spending the New Year at the post station was also fine. As long as her daughter was by her side, Hou Shi was already content.
Shu Yu didn't insist, as Hou Shi had her own ideas.
After finishing their noodles, Hou Shi left with her bowls and chopsticks. She had things to do and couldn't keep talking with Shu Yu.
Shu Yu returned to the house after half an hour, and Cheng Dong was already awake.
Indeed, even when he was unconscious, he seemed restless.
Shu Yu approached him with concern and asked, "Guard Cheng, how are you feeling?"
"Lady Lu, could you do me a favor?"
Shu Yu's expression became serious, "You can tell me, if I can do it, I'll help you."
"I have a letter here, can you help me deliver it to Hetai Mansion?"
Hetai Mansion was a city near Linzhang Prefecture.
Shu Yu was taken aback, a letter?
She really wanted to take the letter, but her face showed a hesitant expression. She hesitated and said, "Guard Cheng, I do want to help you. But, as you know, I am a convict banished to Zhengdao Village. Even if I can go to Linzhang Prefecture, it won't be easy for me. I can't deliver this letter for you."
"No, you can."
Cheng Dong covered his chest and said in a low voice, "You cannot leave Linzhang Prefecture, but your family can. Give this letter to your family and let them deliver it."
"Guard Cheng, you're being cautious. This letter must be very important. My family are just simple farmers who have never seen the world. If something goes wrong with such a big matter, it might backfire. What should we do then?"
Cheng Dong grew impatient. He didn't have the energy to argue with her. He simply raised his head and asked with a cold gaze, "Lady Lu, do you want to be declared innocent, leave the place of exile, and reunite with your family to live a normal life as commoners?"
Shu Yu's eyes suddenly lit up. "Of course, I want that."
"Then help me deliver this letter. This letter indeed carries great significance. But because of that, when the time comes, your contributions will be substantial. You will be hailed as a hero for saving Master Cheng and Master Qi, and even more people. Not only will you regain your freedom and return to your hometown, but your family will also benefit."
Shu Yu swallowed nervously.
Cheng Dong thought to himself that his guess was correct. Lady Lu had been unwilling to use Master Qi's favors before because she wanted to save them for a critical moment.
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